Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS has been prepared in accordance with EC
Directive 93/112/EEC
Section 1 Chemical Product and Company Identification
Name n-Dodecane
Synonyms: Product type: Date revised: Oct 2002
Previous: Aug 2000
Liquid density certified reference material
Manufacturer:
H & D Fitzgerald Ltd. Cefn Du, Tremeirchion, St Asaph, Clwyd, LL17 0US UK
Prepared by: Denis Fitzgerald
Chemical family: straight chain alkane
Poison schedule number: None allocated
Chemical Formula: C12H26
Section 2 Composition / Information on ingredients
Substance name C.A.S. No. EINECS No. % weight HSCN (Tariff#)
n dodecane 112-40-3 2039679 >99.8% 29011090
Section 3 Hazards identification
Emergency overview
Colourless liquid with very slight oily smell.
Supplied sealed in a 10ml glass ampoule.
Caution: None.
Potential environmental effects: None in the quantity supplied in an ampoule.
Potential health effects
Eyes: irritant.
Skin: irritant.
Ingestion: None.
Chronic: None known. This material is not listed as carcinogenic.
Section 4 First Aid measures
Eyes: Wash eyes with water or normal saline. If symptoms develop, seek medical advice.
Skin: Wash with soap and water.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention without delay
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Section 5 Fire fighting measures
Extinguishing media: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire
Unsuitable media: None
Lower explosive limit: Upper explosive limit: Flash point:
0.6% 6%(estimated) 83掳C
Flammability classification: Flame propagation: Ignition in air:
combustible not known autoignites at 203掳C
Combustion hazards: combustible
Protective equipment: None needed
Unusual fire hazards: None in 10ml quantity supplied in an ampoule.
Static charge effects: Not applicable
Section 6 Spillage measures
Spill cleanup: Mop up and dispose of as combustible waste.
Environmental precautions: None needed for the quantity supplied in an ampoule.
Section 7 Handling and storage
Handling precautions: None in quantity supplied
Storage precautions: Store ampoule in package until ready to use. Store in a cool place if possible (less
than 25掳C)
Section 8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Exposure guidelines: No occupational exposure limits established.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/Face protection: Safety glasses are recommended to minimise eye contact.
Hands: Wash hands with soap before eating or drinking.
Section 9 Physical and chemical properties
Physical state: Colour: Odour:
Liquid Colourless slight oily smell
pH: Freezing point: Boiling point:
none 鈭?12掳C 216掳C
Miscibility with water: Density of liquid:
-3
鈮?750 kgm
immiscible with water
Vapour pressure: Molecular weight:
0.16 mbar at 20掳C 170.34
Section 10 Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid: Avoid heat, flames, sparks, and sources of ignition
Incompatible materials: strong oxidising agents
Reactivity: Stable at normal temperatures and pressures
Hazardous decomposition: will release oxides of carbon if heated to a high temperature.
Hazardous polymerisation: will not occur
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Section 11 Toxicological information
Acute effects
Acute inhalation: LC50(rat): 142 ppm / 8hr
Acute ingestion: Not tested. May cause lung damage if swallowed
Acute skin: Not tested
Eye irritation: Not tested. May cause eye irritation
Skin irritation: Not tested May cause skin irritation
Chronic effects
Chronic ingestion: Not tested
Chronic eye: Not tested
Chronic skin: Not tested
Mutagenic effects: Not tested
Reproductive effects: Not tested
Sensitisation Not tested
Section 12 Ecological information
Persistence / degradability: No data available
Ecotoxicity: No data available
Section 13 Disposal
For small quantities: Follow local policy for disposal of oily waste.
Observe all national and local environmental regulations.
Section 14 Transport information
UN Number UN shipping name UN class
Not applicable Not regulated Not applicable
RID /ADR IMDG shipping name ICAO / IATA:
Non hazardous for rail or road Non hazardous for sea freight Non hazardous for air freight
Section 15 Regulatory information
European classification:
Label symbols: none
Section 16 Other information
Reason for revision: changed to 93/112/EEC format
Disclaimer: H&D Fitzgerald believes that data given here is accurate. It is derived from published
information about dodecane. No warranty, expressed or implied, is intended. The data is provided for your
information and consideration when using dodecane as a certified reference material for the calibration of
density meters. H&D Fitzgerald assumes no legal responsibility for its use.
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